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DeMarcus Walker #95 of the Chicago Bears sacks Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 05, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.

Sam Howell Gets Hit Different

Tom Ley

A Chicago Bears bears fan stands with a paper bag on his head after the game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on October 01, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

The Bears Are The Biggest Embarrassment

Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos talks to Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos prior to a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

The Game Of The Year Is In Six Days

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) gets sacked during the NFL Football match between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears on September 17, 2023 at TIAA Bank Field Stadium, FL.

The Bears Have Wasted No Time In Initiating Their Meltdown

Kelsey McKinney

Jordan Love Loses To Not The Bears And It Remains Unclear If He Is Good

Lauren Theisen

I Will Have No Idea Whether Jordan Love Is Good Until He Plays Not The Bears

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Drew Magary

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) trips as he runs with the ball during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions on January 1, 2023 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Chicago Bears

Ray Ratto

Jordan Akins catches a ball for a two-point conversion

The Miracle Texans Screw Themselves Out Of The No. 1 Pick

Justin Fields Lost But He Looked Awesome

Justin Fields And The Bears Might Have Figured Some Stuff Out

Justin Ellis

Cameron Dantzler Sr. #3 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after making an interception to end the game against the Chicago Bears

The Minnesota Vikings Avoided The Cruel Hand Of Fate Today

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Dan McQuade

Penalty: Illegal Use Of Towel

Kalyn Kahler

Follow Trevor Siemian’s Three Simple Steps And You’ll Be Ready To Come Off The Bench

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Chicago Bears

Roquan Smith Wants A Trade And The Bears Are Still A Mess

What If A Successful Shakedown Can’t Even Keep The Bears In Chicago?

David Roth

Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy on the sidelines during his team's totally dispiriting loss to the Green Bay Packers.

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Nepotism, Incompetence, And Repeatedly Falling For Email Scams, With Kalyn Kahler

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Chairman George McCaskey gives a thumbs up to the fans during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Soldier Field on September 30, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

George McCaskey Brutally Reminded Bears Fans What The Real Problem Is

Mike Glennon #2 of the New York Giants throws the ball in the third quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on January 02, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

Here’s What Happened Every Time The Giants Tried To Pass

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Chris Thompson

Matt Nagy Couldn’t Even Melt Down Properly

Matt Nagy, Lame Bear?

Thursday’s Real Turkey Is A Hideous Lions-Bears Matchup

Isaiah Buggs of the Steelers celebrates the win

Phantom Doink Torments Bears Fans

Football Will Never Stop Coming Up With New Ways To Ruin Football

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 31: Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears breaks a tackle by Arik Armstead #91 of the San Francisco 49ers at the start of a touchdown run at Soldier Field on October 31, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The 49ers defeated the Bears 33-22. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)